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Ultralink Large LK100 and LK101 Arborist Activities Shackle — falls risk

UK OPSSFallsMar 27, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Ultralink Large LK100 and LK101 Arborist Activities Shackle — falls risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

Reports have been received that the unlock button can be unintentionally depressed and the device inadvertently opened during use. If the button is depressed during use, this could lead to the user falling and being injured. The product does not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. If you own an affected product, stop using it immediately and remove it from service. For further information, please access the ISC Wales website at: https://www.iscwales.com/News/Product-Notices/UltraLink-Notice/ .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

The ‘Ultralink’ is a shackle that is used for arborist activities to secure the top rope anchor point. The recall applies to all units in circulation from 28th February 2023 to 13th March 2023.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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